Review of Night and the City (1950) by Cecilia C — 13 Mar 2009
Directed by Jules Dassin, this film is one of the best examples of film noir. Set in London, Richard Widmark plays a small-time hustler who is always too late for the big time grift. When he finally finds something that he feels might make his some serious cash, the plan backfires.
Widmark is at his best here?he excels at playing lowlife losers and this is one of his best. Add Gene Tierney to the mix as Widmark?s love interest and it makes one exceptional film.
This review of Night and the City (1950) was written by Cecilia C on 13 Mar 2009.
Night and the City has generally received very positive reviews.
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